The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."