The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."