The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."