The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."