The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

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 perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."