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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."