The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."