The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."