The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."