The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."