The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."