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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."