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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."