The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."