The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."