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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."