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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."