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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."