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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."