The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."