The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

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 rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."