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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."