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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."