The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."