The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."