The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."