The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."