The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

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 oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."