The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."