The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."