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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."