The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."