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 manifest is "obvious.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."