The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."