The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."