The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."