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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."