The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."