The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."