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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."