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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."