The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", 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 scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."