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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."