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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."