The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

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 rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."