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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."