The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."