The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."