The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."