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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."