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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."