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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."