The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."