The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."