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 intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

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 manifest is "obvious.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."