The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."