The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."