The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."