The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."