The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."