The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."