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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."