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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."