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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."