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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."