actively
with action and movement; with quick energetic movements
The young men @ took part in the preparations.
embezzled
took (property entrusted to one's care); taken dishonestly for one's own use
The Senators betrayed their trust when they @ the money in the treasury.
legally
in accord with a law or established rules
He could not use the money @, so he took it without permission.
spoils
stolen goods: plunder
The politicians were eager to grab the @ of the war for themselves.
finally
not to be changed or undone; relating to or occurring at the end or conclusion: ultimately
The time of Reconstruction @ came to an end.
traditionally
handed down from age to age without writing; based on custom
The people had @ elected the son of the last mayor, but the custom soon changed.
contemptuously
feeling or showing great dislike and disgust
The policeman looked at the criminal @, remembering what he had done.
impeach
to charge a public official formally with misconduct in office; to cast doubt on
The Congress voted to @ the president for his irresponsible conduct.
unscrupulously
done without moral consideration for rule of conduct
The speculators @ convinced the President to stop releasing gold to the banks.
acquitted
declared innocent of wrong-doing or crime
The courts @ the President of the charges brought against him.
aimlessly
lacking a goal or purpose
He wandered @ through the streets, enjoying the sights and sounds.
reliably
fit to be trusted: dependably
Jonathan performed his tasks @, and his boss trusted him completely.
lucrative
producing wealth: profitable
The business deal promised to be very @, and he dreamed of how rich he would be.
distinctly
real and different from each other; clearly seen, heard or understood
Because he did not speak very @, the audience became confused.
staunch
strongly built; steadfast in loyalty or principle
He was a @ supporter of the president, and did not believe the accusations.
merely
being only this and nothing else: nothing more than
He was @ asking for a lift to the store, which was not difficult.
dismally
with gloom and depression
They walked @ back to the car, depressed that they lost the game.
promptly
with readiness and quickness to act; on time
The Smiths responded @ to the invitation, which made it easier to plan.
hopelessly
with no expectation of good or success; incurably
The President was @ fooled, and there was no convincing him differently.
adversarial
of, relating to, or characteristic of two persons or sides who oppose each other
They had an @ relationship, always arguing and angry with each other.