The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."