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 composed is "calm.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."