The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."