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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."