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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."