The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. 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 trove is "Valuable collection."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."