The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."