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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."