The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."