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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."