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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."