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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."