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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."