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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."