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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."