The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."