The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."