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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."