The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

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 heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."