The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."