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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."