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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."