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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."