The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."