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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

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 parity is "equality.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."