The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."