The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."