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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."