The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."