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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."