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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."