The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."