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 augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."