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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."