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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."