The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."