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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."