The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."