The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."