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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."