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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."