The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."