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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."