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 perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."