The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."