The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."