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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."