The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

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 oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."