The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."