The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

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 onset is "beginning.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."