The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."