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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."