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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."