The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."