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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."