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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."