The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."