The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."