The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."