The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."