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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."