The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."