The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."