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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."