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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."