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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."