The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."