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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."