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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."