The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."