The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."