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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."