The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."