The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."