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 epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."