The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."