The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."
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Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
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apathetic
repel
serene
stern
Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."
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The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
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epitaph
commemorate
obdurate
fickle
Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."
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Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
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polarize
mediate
pantomime
frail
Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."
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The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
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awe
deferment
abate
cushion
Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."