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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."