The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."