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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."