The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. 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 archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."