The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."