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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."