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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."