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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."