The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."