The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."