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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."