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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."