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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."