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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."