The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."