The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."