The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."