The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."