The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."