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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."