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 heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."