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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."