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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."