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 rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."