The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."