The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."