The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."