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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."