The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."