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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."