The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."