The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."