The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."