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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."