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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."