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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."