The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."