The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."