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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."