The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."