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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."