The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."