The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."