The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."