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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."