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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."