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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."