The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."