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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."