The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."