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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."