The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."