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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."