The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."