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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."