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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."