The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."