The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."