The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."