The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."