The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."