The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."