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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."