The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. 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 servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."