The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."