The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", 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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."