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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."