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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."