The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."
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The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
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stern
corrupt
salvage
ecstatic
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The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."
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The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
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turmoil
scamper
stifle
mitigating
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The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."
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Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
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serenity
iridescent
derivative
intelligle
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The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."
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As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
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demeanor
intensify
accentuate
prudent
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The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."