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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."