The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."