The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."