The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."