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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."