The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

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 negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."