The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."