The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."