The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."