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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."