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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

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 iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."