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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."