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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."