The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."