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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."