The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

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 parity is "equality.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."