The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."