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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."