The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."