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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."