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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."