The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."