The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."