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 heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."