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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."