The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."