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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."