The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."