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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."