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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."