The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."