The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."