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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."