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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."