The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."