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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."