The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."