The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."