The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."