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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."