The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."