The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."