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 finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

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 epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."