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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."