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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."