The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."