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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."