The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."