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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."