The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."