The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."