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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."