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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."