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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."