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 epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."