The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."