The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."