The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."