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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."