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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."