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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."