The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."