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 epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."