The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."