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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."