The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."