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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."