The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."