The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."