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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."