a. He repeatedly committed illicit crimes against his own company.

b. Not legally permitted or authorized; unlicensed; unlawful.

c. [ih-lis-it]

d. Adjective

a. The bully trounced his victim until teachers tore them apart.

b. To beat severely; thrash.

c.[trouns]

d. Adjective

a. The dictator was deposed by the people.

b. To remove from office or position, especially high office.

c.[dih-pohz]

d. Verb

a. Market volatility is at an all time high.

b. Tending or threatening to break out in to open violence; explosive.

c.[vol-uh-tl, -til or, -tahyl]

d. Adjective

a. The teacher was cruel and austere.

b. Severe in manner or appearance; uncompromising; strict; forbidding.

c.[aw-steer]

d. Adjective