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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."