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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."