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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."