The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."