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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."