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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."