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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."