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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."