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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."