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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."