The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."