The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", 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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."