The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."