The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."