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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."