The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."