The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."