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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."