The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."