The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."