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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."