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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."