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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."