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 aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."