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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."