The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."