The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."