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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."