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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."