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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."