The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. 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 raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."