The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."