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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."