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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."