The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."