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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."