The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."