The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."