The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."