The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."