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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", 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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."