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 composed is "calm.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."