The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."