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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."