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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."