The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."