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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."