The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."