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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."