The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."