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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."