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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."