The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."