The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."