The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."