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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."