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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."