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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."