The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."