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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."