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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."