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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."