The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."