The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."