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 epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."