The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."