The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."