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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."