The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."