The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."