The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."