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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."