The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."