The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."