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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."