The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."