The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

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 oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."