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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."