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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."