The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."