The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."