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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."