The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."