The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."