The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."