The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."