The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."