The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."