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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."