The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."