The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."