The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."