The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."