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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."