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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."