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 iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."