The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."