The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."