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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."