The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."