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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."