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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."