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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."