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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."