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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."