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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."