The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."