The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."