The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."