The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."