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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."