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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."