The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", 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 straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."