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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."