The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

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 demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."