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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."