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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."