The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."