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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."