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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."