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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."