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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."