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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."