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 manifest is "obvious.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."