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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."