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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."