The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."