The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."