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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", 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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."