The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."