The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."