The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."