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He was acting very impetuous when he asked my sister if she was pregnant.
Done without any care or thought.
She kept on smoking, even though she knew it was injurious to her health.
Harmful
Molly is very loquacious. It is hard to even get a word in while she is talking.
Talkative
He was banned from the book club for using derogatory language.
Disrespectful, offensive
"You have to be cognizant of the ball on defense. Otherwise you will get scored on."
Aware
She is meticulous about her appearance. It takes her 2 hours to get ready in the morning.
Showing great attention to detail.
The food was so repugnant that sally left the dinner because of the smell alone.
Disgusting, repulsive
Billy was so egocentric that he announced his engagement at someone else's funeral.
Self-centered
The criminals were very good at circumventing the law, but this time there was no escape.
Getting around
His estranged wife was not allowed at the office where he worked after she stormed in and demanded money.
Separated
A series of fortuitous circumstances allowed her to get her dream job.
Lucky, happening by accident.
The senator was censured by his colleagues for his offensive comments.
To express disapproval of something formally.
How did she get all this wealth? All of a sudden, she started living an ostentatious lifestyle. Fancy cars, luxury vacations, she had it all.
Showy, High-class
He stopped going to school on Thursdays and Fridays and it had a deleterious effect on his grades.
Harmful
Tonya had a plethora of vinyl records. It was one of the biggest collections I have seen.
A lot
The lobbyist continued arguing for laws that were friendly to oil companies.
Someone who represents companies in politics
She began to appreciate the mundane things in life. The simple things like coffee in the morning were so much better.
Boring, everyday
The team showed great camaraderie in the big game. They stuck to the game plan and it payed off.
trust, friendship
The intrepid explorers climbed the mountain peak in just one day.
fearless, adventurous
She surreptitiously slipped out of the party. Nobody knew where she went.
Secretly
The clandestine operation was discovered by the German spies.
Secret
He got elected by telling people he would build a wall. He was a real demagogue.
A leader who rises to power based on people's fears
He was tenacious in the debate. He stood by his principles.
Sticking with your beliefs or position.
Because of the pandemic, there was a dearth of toilet paper.
A lack - not a lot.
Betty was a diligent worker. She did everything well and on time.
Showing great care in one's work.