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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."