The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."