The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."