The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."