The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", 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 recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."