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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."