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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."