The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."