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 implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."