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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."