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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."