The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

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 rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."