The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."