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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."