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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."