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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."