The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."