The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."