The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."