The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."