The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."