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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."