The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."