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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."