The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."