The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."