The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."