The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."