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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."