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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."