The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."