The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."