The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."