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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."