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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."