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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."