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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."