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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."