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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."