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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."