The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."