The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."