The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."