The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."