The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."