The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."