The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."