The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."