The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

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 negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", 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."

The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."