The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."