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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

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 iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."