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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

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 entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."