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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."