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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

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 rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."