The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."