The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."