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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."