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 rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."