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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."