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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."