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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."