The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."