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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."