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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."