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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."