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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."