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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."