The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."