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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."