The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."