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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."