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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."