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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."