The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."