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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."