The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."