The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."