The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."