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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."