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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."