The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."