The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."