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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."