The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."