The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."