The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."