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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."