The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."