The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."