The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."