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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."