✓ Correct answer: D. ArtfulThe sentence states that the woman used beauty and deception to con men into giving her money. Deceptions are often cunning and clever; therefore, artful, which means clever or skillful in a crafty way, is correct. Lackluster, which means uninspired, is incorrect. Simian, which means ape-like, does not make sense. Ignominious, which means causing public disgrace, is incorrect. Transformative, which means causing change, is incorrect.
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