The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."