The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

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 facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."