The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."