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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."